Drake Maye Hears “MVP” Chants as Patriots Win Eighth Straight
In front of a raucous home crowd at Gillette Stadium, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was serenaded with chants of “MVP! MVP! MVP!” after steering his team to a convincing 27-14 victory over the New York Jets on Thursday night. The win elevated the Patriots to a 9-2 record and marked their eighth consecutive triumph.
Maye delivered another polished outing — completing 25 of 34 passes for 281 yards, one touchdown and zero interceptions. He opened the game by completing his first 11 throws, and his very presence continues to fuel the Patriots’ rapid turnaround from recent seasons. As head coach Mike Vrabel noted, “We have high expectations for Drake. He has high expectations for himself.”
What makes the moment even more striking: after two consecutive seasons of just 4-13, the Patriots now sit at the top of the league in the win column. The eight-game streak places them in elite company — getting to 9-2 after such poor recent seasons is a feat matched only by a handful of teams in the past 25 years.
Maye himself kept things grounded in his post-game remarks: “When you put the work in, and we have good players and good coaches, you are going to get a result that you want.” His humility stands in contrast to the chants being directed his way — yet the fans’ reaction speaks volumes. Rookie left tackle Will Campbell didn’t hesitate when asked about his quarterback: “I’m biased, but I think he’s the best player in the NFL.”
The win itself didn’t glitter like a blowout masterpiece, but it didn’t need to. The Patriots handled business on a short week — returning late from a previous road game and still executing correctly in front of an energized stadium decked in special “nor’easter” uniforms.
Looking ahead, this run could signal more than just a hot start. With Maye at the helm, supported by rising weapons and a defense that’s biting down late in games, the Patriots appear primed for meaningful contention — not just surprise. The challenge now is sustaining it: night after night, opponent after opponent, the hype will grow and the pressure will mount.
But for now, as Maye exited the field to chants he seemed to brush aside, the message was clear: the Patriots believe they’re back — and their young leader is letting his play do most of the talking.
